Post and Courier Columbia

09/05/2024

This 'Charlestonian-style' five-story, 12,000-square-foot office building at 1303 Blanding St. is being converted into apartments.

A unique downtown office building is being converted into apartments, joining several others in the past few years.

09/05/2024

Anna McLean Joynson and her best friend from Clemson University, Jenny D’Anthony rowed 2,800 nautical miles in a boat over 47 days. Here's how they did it.

Clemson alums Anna McLean Joynson and Jenny D'Anthony rowed 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean. They competed as United Row in the World’s Toughest Row race.

09/05/2024

So far this year in the state, eight young children have been accidentally shot — six fatally — after stumbling upon weapons inside homes. How does South Carolina regulate gun storage?

In South Carolina, where about half of average households own a firearm, there's no specific laws requiring guns to be locked up when children inside the home.

09/04/2024

South Carolina Gamecocks right tackle Cason Henry returned from a season-long injury in 2023 to reclaim his starting spot and play well in USC's season opener

09/04/2024

All fun and games? Week 1 was a breeze for most of college football's Top 25, according to sports columnist Scott Hamilton.

Most of Scott Hamilton's Top 25 teams coasted during the first full week of the college football season.

09/04/2024

Volvo Cars, which is building its EX90 SUV in the Lowcountry, has abandoned plans to become an all-electric automaker by 2030. Here's why.

Volvo Cars, which is building its EX90 SUV in the Lowcountry, has abandoned plans to become an all-electric automaker by 2030 due to slower consumer demand.

09/04/2024

Carter Lumber, an Ohio-based building materials company has opened up a new full-service lumber yard in Columbia, creating a dozen new jobs.

Carter Lumber, an Ohio-based building materials company has opened up a new full-service lumber yard in Columbia, South Carolina, creating a dozen new jobs.

09/04/2024

New Brookland Tavern can't sell alcohol after failure to renew license. What does the future look like for them?

New Brookland Tavern, a music venue that relocated from West Columbia, SC, to Five Points late last year, can't sell alcohol after failure to renew license.

09/04/2024

A Lex 2 Innovation center is teaching students communication and responsibility as they get certified in barbering. The program is offered to juniors and seniors.

A Lex 2 Innovation center teaching students communication and responsibility as they get certified in barbering. The program is offered to juniors and seniors.

09/04/2024

What is Project 2025? Nonprofits, churches and activists are hosting forums in North Columbia to warn residents about this conservative political agenda.

Nonprofits, churches and activists are hosting forums in North Columbia to warn residents about Project 2025, a policy wish list from a right-wing think tank.

09/04/2024

A summer marked by high temperatures and warm waters brought forth a slightly early sea turtle nesting season, and an active storm season raised concerns about the impact of heavy rainfall on the nests. Here's how they held up.

An early look at the 2024 sea turtle nesting season shows fewer nests laid than previous years, according to data collected by SCDNR and volunteer turtle teams.

09/04/2024

South Carolina's board of education finalized the details of the state's impending full-day ban of student cell phones and other personal devices in schools.

South Carolina's state board of education gave final approval to the model policy governing SC's impending full-day ban of student cell phone and device usage.

09/04/2024

The Town of Lexington is moving forward in complying with the county’s law mandating dog microchips, but some council members were still hesitant to the mandate.

Midlands town approves first reading of county law mandating microchips for dogs. This comes after county animal services addressed town concerns during meeting

09/03/2024

Details have emerged from a incident that led to the arrest of South Carolina women’s basketball player Ashlyn Watkins. Watkins is currently suspended from the women's basketball team.

The details leading to South Carolina women's basketball's Ashlyn Watkins' arrest on Saturday have been released. Watkins is suspended during investigation.

09/03/2024

Opinion: The League of Women Voters, like our editorial staff, questions the need for - and motivations behind - the statewide constitutional question being placed before SC voters this fall.

League of Women Voters of SC says proposed SC Constitution change unnecessary, plays into anti-immigration feelings and could lead to more voting restrictions

09/03/2024

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn't think Georgia was a 34-3 score better than his team — just like he doesn't think Clemson was 44-16 better than 2018 Alabama.

09/03/2024

A former Columbia school officer has been sentenced to probation for s*x crimes involving two students at the high school he'd been assigned to safeguard.

Jamel Bradley pleaded guilty to two felony charges under a plea deal with state prosecutors. But contrary to the deal, the presiding judge ordered him to register as a s*x offender.

09/03/2024

Charleston's Emma Navarro advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open with a straight-set victory over Paula Badosa on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

09/03/2024

A new tax on visitors to Lexington? Midlands town is considering passing an accommodations tax that could bring in $400,000 in yearly funds.

Midlands town is considering passing an accommodations tax that could bring in $400,000 in yearly funds. The ordinance will be first heard on Sept. 3.

09/03/2024

Something like a golden age of movable bridges happened in South Carolina between the 1930s and 1950s. While the seven remaining movable bridges are aging, at least a few will be in service for a long time to come.

A golden age of movable bridges happened in SC from the '30s through the '50s. While the 7 remaining movable bridges are aging, at least a few will be in service for a long time to come.

09/03/2024

Lots of people are jumping onto Miami's bandwagon after Week 1 of college football, while plenty of others are jumping off Virginia Tech's, writes sports columnist Scott Hamilton.

Miami is getting lots of praise after its win over Florida, while people are jumping off preseason darling Virginia Tech's bandwagon after its lost at Vanderbilt.

09/03/2024

There's been an uprising trend in Columbia - specifically with fast food chicken joints. But what's driving the popularity?

Fast food chicken joints like Slim Chickens, Guthrie's and Dave's Hot Chicken are taking Columbia, South Carolina, by storm. But what's driving the popularity?

09/03/2024

South Carolina native Joseph Jones was 21 when he first saw a concentration camp in World War II. Eighty years later, he tells his story, hoping it can help prevent something like the Holocaust from ever happening again.

Army Capt. Joe Jones helped liberate N**i concentration camps in WWII. At 101, he still wants everyone to know what happened so history won't repeat itself.

09/03/2024

South Carolina is expecting more than $137 million to share with consumers who improve the energy efficiency of homes or major appliances, but the state still doesn't have a plan for the rebates.

Unlike neighboring Georgia and North Carolina, South Carolina has not yet developed a plan that's required before states can make millions of dollars in federal energy efficiency rebates available to consumers.

09/03/2024

Studies say that Congaree National Park is known to be the most underrated park in the country, even a "hidden gem." What does that mean for the park?

Recent studies have ranked Congaree National Park, located in the Midlands S.C., as one of the most underrated in the country. What does that mean for the park?

09/03/2024

After a U.S. Open victory over star Coco Gauff, Charleston's Emma Navarro is arriving on the radar of tennis fans and media. Today, she's facing off against Spain's Paula Badosa in the quarters.

After a U.S. Open victory over star Coco Gauff, Charleston's Emma Navarro is arriving on the radar of tennis fans and media. "It's not so bad," she said.

09/03/2024

An invading force has snuck into the Carolinas amid dry conditions. What is it? Armyworms, a black striped caterpillar here to munch your grass, garden and crops.

Found a black striped caterpillar crawling through the yard or garden? More dead patches of grass than normal? It might be time to look for and treat for armyworms.

09/02/2024

Pundits have framed Clemson's lopsided loss to Georgia as an indictment of Dabo Swinney and his program. But the Tigers' coach remains relentlessly optimistic.

Dabo Swinney has taken heat for Clemson's 34-3 loss to Georgia, but the Tigers' coach isn't giving up on Cade Klubnik, Garrett Riley, and the rest of his team.

09/02/2024

A new law that requires dog owners in Lexington County to microchip their pets is already running into some opposition.

A county mandate could lead to fewer strays at the Lexington County Animal Services. Microchipping pets would increase owner accountability and safe returns.

09/02/2024

Columbia maintains seven sister city relationships in three continents. Some have blossomed while others remain dormant amid international tensions.

Columbia maintains seven sister city relationships in Europe, Africa and Asia. Some have blossomed while others remain dormant amid international tension.